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EU ETS carbon emissions regulations: some thoughts
2023-12-04
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As a provider of international container shipping services, the U-Freight Group is mindful that a major talking point in ocean freight shipping is the forthcoming introduction of EU ETS carbon emissions regulations in 2024.Commentators are asking whether this a sign of the industry getting serious about its environmental responsibilities or another initiative which is full of good intentions but ultimately lacking any bite?One thing seems certain to us is that the regulations are likely to have an impact on the cost of ocean freight forwarding operations.If you are interested in the subject there is a very good article on the Hellenic Shipping News website, which can be read here:https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/eu-ets-carbon-emissions-regulations-a-sea-change-for-ocean-freight-shipping-or-a-toothless-tiger/For more information about the U-Freight Group's global ocean freight forwarding and logistics services, please contact your local U-Freight office.